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Medical tests
… a vein ( IV) in your arm. The tracer moves through your blood and into the salivary glands. A special camera takes … of damage to cells or tissue. That's the case even with the low-level radioactive tracer used for this test. But the chance of damage is very low compared with the benefits of the test. Most of the …
Medications
… to control and prevent bleeding episodes in people with low levels of factor VIII (hemophilia A). It is also used in … patients before surgery to prevent bleeding. People with low factor VIII levels are at risk for bleeding longer after … VIII, a protein (clotting factor) that is normally in the blood, so that the blood can clot and the bleeding can stop. …
Health topics
… (IVF), eggs and sperm are brought together in a lab to allow the sperm to fertilize an egg. With IVF, you can use any … day for about 1 to 2 weeks. Your doctor will check your blood estrogen levels and will use ultrasound to see how … fallopian tubes . Severe endometriosis . A partner with low sperm counts. Infertility that can't be explained and …
Healthy eating
… sodium, but eating too much can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. Most adults only need 1500 … the risk of chronic disease, limit your intake to below 2300 mg per day. Knowing how much sodium there is in … can help you make more healthy food choices. The table below lists foods and their sodium content. The sodium content …
Health topics
… For each item in the list, the generic name is first, followed by any brand names. testosterone (Androderm, AndroGel, … used unless tests have shown that testosterone levels are low. Health Canada has only approved testosterone for use in … lowers or increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, or blood clots in the veins. Experts don't know for sure if …
Health topics
… You will need general anesthesia. After surgery, bile flows from the liver (where it is made) through the common bile duct. It then flows into the small intestine. Without a gallbladder, the … Bile that leaks into the abdominal cavity. Injury to blood vessels in the belly, such as the major blood vessel …
Medications
… pain, trouble breathing, skin rash, weakness, or low blood pressure. Blinatumomab can also cause serious brain, … confusion, loss of consciousness, difficulty with swallowing/facial movements, or speech and balance problems. …
Medications
… as prednisone) for long periods. This medication works by slowing bone loss to help maintain strong bones and reduce … do not have serious side effects. Denosumab may cause low calcium levels, especially if you have kidney problems. … also How to Use section.) Your doctor will order calcium blood tests before your first injection and during …
Health topics
… is a clinically significant reduction in resting systolic blood pressure for dialysis-dependent CKD clients. Exercise … otherwise. Physical activity has been proven to be safe for low-risk clients with stable CKD. It is important to assess …
Health topics
… pack, electric moist heating unit, or a heating pad set on low or medium. Apply moist heat (no warmer than bath water) … the jaw, you have difficulty sensing pain, or you have poor blood circulation. Apply ice to your jaw if there is … for the first 3 days. After 3 days, apply moist heat, following the same schedule, for 1 week. If needed, try a …
